Parts for your 2015 Honda Accord-Strut mounts

2015 Honda Accord strut mounts: what they do and when to replace them

On the 2015 Honda Accord, the front suspension is MacPherson strut, so front strut mounts are fitted, while the rear uses separate shocks with no rear strut mounts. Technical references include the Honda Accord (2013–2017) Service Manual, Front Suspension section, Honda EPC/Parts Catalogue listings for the front “Shock Absorber Mount”, and aftermarket fitment guides from KYB and Monroe, all confirming this configuration.

Strut mounts on the 2015 Honda Accord do a few big jobs at once. They bolt the front strut assemblies to the body, carry vehicle weight, let the strut rotate smoothly when steering, and soak up noise, vibration, and harshness so the cabin stays quiet. Each mount has a tough rubber insulator bonded to a metal plate, plus a bearing that allows the strut shaft and spring to turn without binding.

Because they sit at the top of the front suspension towers and cop every bump, mounts wear gradually. When they’re tired, the Accord can develop a dull clunk over speed humps, a creak when turning the wheel at parking speeds, or a steering feel that’s a bit sticky on centre. Binding bearings can even cause slight “memory steer”, and the extra play can show up as feathered front tyres.

Good servicing practice is to inspect the front strut mounts any time the struts, springs, or front brakes are off, and at least every 40,000–60,000 km. Many owners choose to replace mounts together with new struts at 100,000–150,000 km, or sooner if noise and steering symptoms appear. Replacement in axle pairs keeps steering feel even left-to-right. Use OE-quality mounts with integrated bearings, new top nuts, and observe the correct orientation marks and torque specs. A proper wheel alignment afterwards is a must.

There’s no regular maintenance beyond inspection, but a few habits help: keep cowl drains clear to prevent water sitting around the strut towers, check tower tops for cracked paint or rust, and if the vehicle sees rough rural roads, bring inspections forward. During installation, safe spring compression is non-negotiable, and reusing visibly cracked or delaminated rubber insulators is false economy. Quality mounts restore quiet operation, sharper turn-in, and better tyre life, making the Accord feel tight and composed again.

Note that only the front of this Accord uses strut mounts, the rear is multi-link with separate shock absorbers, so rear top mounts differ and don’t contain a steering bearing. A quick check is to rock the steering at idle and listen at the towers, then road-test over ripples.

Do 2015 Honda Accords have rear strut mounts?

No. The rear of this model uses a multi-link suspension with separate shock absorbers. There are rear upper shock mounts, but they’re not “strut” mounts and they don’t include a steering bearing.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2015 Accord in Australia or New Zealand?

Typically 100,000–150,000 km, depending on road conditions and load. It’s smart to inspect at 40,000–60,000 km intervals, or earlier if there are clunks, creaks on steering, or vague on-centre feel.

Should strut mounts be replaced when fitting new front struts?

Yes, it’s recommended to replace mounts in pairs with the new struts. Fresh mounts restore NVH control and steering smoothness, and help the new struts last. Always complete a wheel alignment afterwards.